Building permits — Cochrane, Alberta

Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?

In the Town of Cochrane, Alberta, building permit rules are set by Safety Codes Bylaw (Safety Codes Permit Bylaw), Bylaw 15/2022, verified 2026-09-27. Permit required for: Construction or demolition of any building; installation of electrical, gas, and plumbing systems. Permit fees: Value of proposed undertaking, as determined by method set by Executive Director. Fees set in: Executive Director, Development & Infrastructure Services; Service Fees Schedule.

Safety Codes Bylaw (Safety Codes Permit Bylaw), Bylaw 15/2022 adopted bylaw
permit required for Construction or demolition of any building; installation of electrical, gas, and plumbing systems. s. 3(a)-(d)
fee basis Value of proposed undertaking, as determined by method set by Executive Director. s. 5(2)(a)
fees location Executive Director, Development & Infrastructure Services; Service Fees Schedule. s. 5(1); s. 9(1)
authority Town of Cochrane; permit issuer/officer (safety codes officer). s. 2(1)(n), (q); s. 7(1)
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Town of Cochrane, an accredited municipality under the Safety Codes Act, requires a permit before building, electrical, plumbing, gas, or energy-code work; sets permit application, inspection, and revocation rules; fees are set per Council's Service Fees Schedule (published annual residential/commercial fee schedules).

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